{"id":1283,"date":"2021-04-08T15:43:30","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T20:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/?p=1283"},"modified":"2026-10-21T19:55:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T00:55:46","slug":"advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support\/","title":{"rendered":"The Advantages Of Local Help Desk Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1283\" class=\"elementor elementor-1283\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-422e7e0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"422e7e0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c5abae\" data-id=\"3c5abae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-354cec3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"354cec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support-ist-hero.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8012\" alt=\"Advantages of local help desk support in Houston, IS&amp;T Consulting Group\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support-ist-hero.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support-ist-hero-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support-ist-hero-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support-ist-hero-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0d7c7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0d7c7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The main advantages of local help desk support in Houston are technicians who can come on-site when a problem cannot be fixed remotely, support in your own time zone, and a team that knows local businesses. A local provider can also handle managed IT, network security and backup, so one team owns your IT. Before choosing, compare coverage hours, supported devices and how issues are escalated. IS&amp;T is a Houston-based IT company, operating since 1997, that provides help desk services.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19597c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19597c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Comparing help desk providers in Houston? Talk to a local team.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9418fdd elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9418fdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/contact-us\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Talk to IS&amp;T About Help Desk Support<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74d82f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74d82f7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33299b8\" data-id=\"33299b8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acd3cfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acd3cfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The landscape of IT as it pertains to supporting businesses and organizations is complex and always evolving. To manage the many aspects of IT that help your organization run (networks, equipment, software, telecommunications, data, security, and more), help desk support can be extremely helpful, whether as an addition to your existing in-house IT team or as your dedicated IT support. The affordability, effectiveness, and availability of on-call help desk makes it a popular choice for businesses of all sizes and across all industries.<\/p><p><br \/>For Houston businesses looking for help desk providers, where is the best place to start? Should you consider local help desks? What different choices do businesses have in help desk providers and various services they offer? <br \/>Here, we\u2019ll discuss how to find help desks in Houston and what your options are. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11e6e5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"11e6e5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HelpDeskHouston2_IST.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1285\" alt=\"Finding A Help Desk In Houston\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HelpDeskHouston2_IST.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HelpDeskHouston2_IST-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HelpDeskHouston2_IST-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00c3953 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00c3953\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support\/#Outsourcing_Help_Desk_Services_in_Houston\" >Outsourcing Help Desk Services in Houston<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support\/#Help_Desk_Services_Options\" >Help Desk Services Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support\/#Help_Desk_Services_for_Houston_Businesses\" >Help Desk Services for Houston Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support\/#Is_a_local_help_desk_better_than_an_offshore_help_desk\" >Is a local help desk better than an offshore help desk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support\/#What_does_a_business_help_desk_support\" >What does a business help desk support?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/advantages-houston-local-help-desk-support\/#How_do_I_choose_a_help_desk_provider_in_Houston\" >How do I choose a help desk provider in Houston?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outsourcing_Help_Desk_Services_in_Houston\"><\/span>Outsourcing Help Desk Services in Houston\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b857d02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b857d02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A help desk that can send someone on-site solves problems a phone call cannot.<\/p><p>As a mecca for business, oil and gas, maritime, technology, retail, and beyond, Houston is filled with businesses and organizations that rely on IT services to run and thrive. If your Houston-based business is looking to outsource IT help desk support, you have many options to choose between. From outsourcing to a provider located outside of the country to finding a provider of help desk services in Houston, which is the best for your business?<\/p><p><br \/>Those who choose to outsource to providers located internationally are often drawn in by promises of lower costs. However, once businesses face the inevitable issues of time zone differences, language barriers, and lack of in-person service for immediate issues, they see the benefits of a US-based provider. However, even providers located within the United States who are not in your business\u2019s state or town can result in similar issues with availability and response time.<\/p><p><br \/>The best option for comprehensive, reliable, and responsive help desk services is to work with a provider near your business. Finding a help desk in Houston allows local businesses to receive the many benefits of outsourced help desk services with the added support of local providers who are able to come on-site if needed, offer additional IT services, and understand the unique needs of Houston-based businesses. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c991b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6c991b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HelpDeskHouston1_IST.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1286\" alt=\"Local Help Desk in Houston\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HelpDeskHouston1_IST.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HelpDeskHouston1_IST-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HelpDeskHouston1_IST-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62936db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62936db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_Desk_Services_Options\"><\/span>Help Desk Services Options\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc2f2cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc2f2cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The right help desk fits your hours, your systems and your budget.<\/p><p>When comparing help desk providers in Houston, it\u2019s important to understand the different options available to your business. Help desk services are not \u201cone size fits all\u201d. Every business and organization has different needs, and the help desk provider you choose should be the best fit for your specific requirements. Some key options regarding help desk services you should consider are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Price &amp; Service Agreements:<\/strong> How much can your business afford to spend on IT services like a help desk? How much does break\/fix IT, downtime, and waiting for service from current providers currently cost your business and will working with a help desk help alleviate some of those costs? What are the provider\u2019s options as it pertains to service agreements?<\/li><li><strong>Availability:<\/strong> What hours does your business operate and what days and times do you need help desk coverage for?<\/li><li><strong>Types of Coverage:<\/strong> What coverage does your business need? There are many things a help desk provider can offer support for. Operating systems, third-party applications, mobile devices, laptops, desktops, networks, printers, and email are just the tip of the iceberg.<\/li><li><strong>Issue Elevation:<\/strong> What will happen if your business has an issue that the help desk provider cannot fix over the phone? What is the provider\u2019s process for elevating issues? Can they offer in-person support if needed?<\/li><li><strong>Additional Services:<\/strong> Would your business benefit from streamlining your current approach to IT? Consider finding a help desk provider in Houston who can also offer additional IT support and services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/managed-it-services-houston-tx\">managed services,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/managed-it-services-houston-tx\/complete-data-backup-disaster-recovery-houston\">backup and disaster recovery<\/a>, network security, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/design\">web design,<\/a> and more.<\/li><\/ul><p>Once you\u2019ve established what your business needs, you can meet with various help desk providers in Houston to find the best fit.<\/p><p><strong>Local help desk vs. remote-only help desk<\/strong><\/p><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"><thead><tr><th style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;background:#f3f6f9;text-align:left;\">Factor<\/th><th style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;background:#f3f6f9;text-align:left;\">Local Houston help desk<\/th><th style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;background:#f3f6f9;text-align:left;\">Remote-only or offshore help desk<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">On-site visits<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Possible when an issue cannot be fixed remotely<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Usually not available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Time zone<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Same as your business<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">May differ, which can slow after-hours help<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Local knowledge<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Knows Houston businesses, weather risks and vendors<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Related services<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Often adds managed IT, security and backup<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Often help desk only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Escalation<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Remote first, then on-site if needed<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #d0d7de;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\">Remote only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7800c14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7800c14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_Desk_Services_for_Houston_Businesses\"><\/span>Help Desk Services for Houston Businesses\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e65a69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e65a69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/managed-it-services-houston-tx\/helpdesk-services\">Houston helpdesk services<\/a>, you will want a provider that offers businesses exactly what they need and more. You will want to look for a reliable, personable, and professional help desk services and support. Make sure they use US-based agents that work their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/factors-to-consider-when-outsourcing-your-24x7-help-desk\/\">helpdesk services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week<\/a>, 364 days a year. Their agents should have \u00a0experience with various hardware, software, and devices. The help desk team of IT professionals they use should be able to easily help manage daily and long-term IT support for businesses throughout all industries.<\/p><p>Learn more about IS&amp;T\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/managed-it-services-houston-tx\/helpdesk-services\">help desk services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/managed-it-services-houston-tx\">managed IT services<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/managed-it-services-houston-tx\/network-support-houston\">IT and network support in Houston<\/a>, or read our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/factors-to-consider-when-outsourcing-your-24x7-help-desk\/\">outsourcing a 24\/7 help desk<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/help-desk-services-challenges\/\">common help desk challenges<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c3c7ec0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c3c7ec0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2962b4c\" data-id=\"2962b4c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0da199 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0da199\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Tell IS&amp;T how your business uses IT today, and we will explain how our help desk support would work for 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elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d9d3fb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d4fad9\" data-id=\"5d4fad9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f888aff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f888aff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span 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